DTG printing
DTG Printing on Cotton and Blends: A Sampling Checklist
Approve each garment construction rather than relying on a generic cotton or blend label. Surface texture, finish and fiber composition can change the printed result.
Identify the real garment
Record the manufacturer, style, composition, color and batch. Check whether seams, pockets or raised areas interfere with placement. Ask the printer and ink supplier whether the proposed blank falls within the supported application range.
Compare after finishing
Print the same test artwork and complete the approved finishing process. Evaluate detail, color and surface appearance against a retained reference. Recheck material changes and new garment suppliers; the same product description does not guarantee identical behavior.
Production checklist
Use these checkpoints to prepare a trial or discuss the configuration with your supplier. Record the result for each item before approving a production change.
- Blank style and composition
- Supported application confirmed
- Placement restrictions
- Finished sample retained
Can I approve every blend using one cotton sample?
No. Test the actual garment composition and finish. Keep separate approval records for materially different blanks.
Authoritative references and further reading
The following primary sources provide related background. Instructions from other manufacturers apply to their named systems and are not PrintVision settings, endorsements or certification claims.
- Epson: DTG and DTFilm printing applications ↗
Manufacturer background on garment printing applications; not a PrintVision operating manual.
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